Google Analytics Demo Account: FAQs

Please use this post to let us know if you need any help with the demo account. We have answered FAQs below.

Q: What is the demo account?

A: The Google Analytics demo account is a fully functional Google Analytics account that any Google user can access (get access here). It's a great way to look at real business data and experiment with Google Analytics features.

Q: I do not have a Google Analytics account, can I still access this?

A: Yes. You only need to be able to log into a Google account, if you do not have one you can create one by going here. When you have an account proceed to the Demo Account help article where you can opt in to allow Google to automatically create a Google Analytics account for you and give you access to the demo account.

Q: Do I need to access the Demo Account via the Demo Account help article every time?

A: After going through the Access Demo Account link in the help article you can then access the Demo Account from the Home tab in Google Analytics just like you would access any other Google Analytics account.

A: Data within the demo account can only be accessed via the GA interface.

Q: The data in the account seems to change from the month of July 2016, why is this?

A: In early July 2016 a new website for the Merchandise Store was introduced which introduced a new site structure and products. We also made some implementation changes. We recommend looking at data from August 3rd 2016 onwards or before July 1st 2016.

Q: Certain features / reports e.g. Shopping Campaigns are not showing data, will these be added?

A: The demo account is being actively worked on to ensure all features will be available to you soon. As we add new types of data we will inform the Google Analytics Community. You can use the Feature Requests post to make feature requests or ask questions about the the demo account.

Google Analytics Demo Account: FAQs

When I attempt to remove myself from the Demo Account, I receive a message that says I do not have access to view the Admin panel. Is there another way to remove the Demo Account from my analytics account?

Google Analytics Demo Account: FAQs

@Deepak Aujla - Maybe you'd like to actually respond on the issue that has been reported by a number of people in response to your topic? I am experiencing the same issue that has been reported and I am looking for a resolution. Currently, because I followed a published Google article (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6367342) I now have a Google Analytics account that is rendered useless! It's very frustrating and many in the community would like a resolution.

You should be able to still access the other GA accounts you admin/have access to

Close the error msg modal

Click the Account selection panel at the upper left next to the GA icon

Select another Account/Property/View

if you dont have other GA Accounts or Properties already created..

If you have another seperate Google account (or can create one) you can use it to temporarily create the new GA Account.

Create the new GA account via the different Google account and then add your current Google account (that has the demo access) as a user at the account level with all permissions so as to be able to access it via your current Google account (that has the demo access).

Google Analytics Demo Account: FAQs

Hi @Analytics A, @Андрій Ж, @Bronwyn V, @Diana N, @Rob M thanks for checking in with us about this issue. We have been looking into it and we have now identified the fix which will be rolling out to all accounts this week. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. I'll post again once the fix has reached all accounts.